President Obama and the State of the Union 2012

normajean — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:23:50 +0000

The President will give his State of the Union address tonight, January 24, 2012. There are some interesting connections between the current planetary positions and contact to points in the 2009 Inauguration chart. We can also observe the relationship of both these charts to the national chart.

First, the Inauguration chart contained features that many astrologers had concerns about, but in the beginning, we were unsure how things would manifest. One important point was Mercury, planet of communications, decisions, and oaths, was retrograde in the very heart of the Sun. Jupiter was also there. Mercury and Jupiter had influence over financial matters. As it happened, the President had problems in taking the oath of office and had to “redo” the oath. This is very significant. The later results that have manifested leave us wondering over the President’s allegiance to the people, or to the corporate powers.

The Moon in the Inauguration chart was at the very last few minutes of the sign Scorpio. The Moon represents the people of the nation. The condition of the Moon in this chart suggests a potentially deteriorating situation for the people. We have since seen that Congress, the Banks, and even some State legislators have broadly disenfranchised the American people. We were blind to the potential of continued devaluing of America.

There was a larger cycle phase between two planets going on at that time. Saturn represents Congress and things representing structure and status quo. Uranus, planet of “change” and revolution was in opposition. We could observe through the election process that these two planets were representing the new, young, and technologically savvy Obama, facing off with the elder Statesman McCain, representing conservative values and traditional political behaviors. It was a tug-of-war between status quo and change. It’s looking a lot like status quo has won out.

Mars is the planet of action, drive, motivation and doing. It can represent the military, workforce, and war-like activities. Today, when the President speaks, Mars is retrograde, which means that action is stalled; a retreat is in order. At the time of the address, Mars will be rising at the horizon. It will reflect the President’s intentions for his presentation. For President Obama, Mars has just returned to its place in his personal horoscope. This begins a new two year cycle of action. The fact that this contact will happen three times emphasizes his personal plan of action. We expect that to be focused on re-election.

In connection to the Inauguration chart, the current Mars is passing three times over Saturn. If we assign Saturn to represent Congress, as a body, we can expect the continued criticism of the President. The Republican rhetoric in anticipation of the President’s address is they expect the same actions the President has given in the last three years, “more debt, more regulation, more big government.”[1]

The high side of Mars’ retrograde phase is that many things will be reexamined, and this could include changing legislation. Negotiating, debating, and strategic planning are part of this process. If Congress is at all willing to implement legislation that releases unnecessary restrictions on people’s rights, we could see some interesting changes in the springtime.

President Obama is likely to profess his allegiance to the American people tonight. His plans for the coming year will surely stress a focus on the workforce, including jobs for the returning military troops. He will try to raise enthusiasm and hope by calling on the ideals and collective dreams for making things better. He will be recounting his accomplishments, in spite of an uncooperative Congress. The people will be listening critically, craving truth and wishing for the promised change.

Mars will make the final contact to President Obama’s Mars on June 18. This will be the time that we can really assess the statements and promises he makes tonight. The results will make or break his campaign. It will also reveal the true contender in the Presidential race.

[1] Both Mitt Romney and House Speaker Boener used these words in reference to the President’s speech. Sound bites used by CNN, Jan. 24, 2012.

Obama the Peace Maker

normajean — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:13:15 +0000

International Flags in Unity

Ancient traditional astrology was primarily for the benefit of a nation or land and the king was representative of the nation. Today we recognize that the President is the representative of the nation and his personal horoscope has a direct bearing on the events of the collective members of the nation. President Obama will have his 48^th birthday on August 4. His natal horoscope has prominent statements of leadership and influence. The Solar Eclipse on July 22 made contact to Obama’s horoscope that will emphasize his magnanimous spirit and his orientation to peace making. Eclipse influences generally show marked evidence for 3 to 6 months. Eclipses can bring unpredictable events that expose something. Sometimes it is exciting and positive and sometimes it is disturbing and challenging. Other times nothing really comes of it.

President Obama’s personal horoscope has some potent contacts to the USA horoscope that give a focus to the tasks that he takes on in his Presidency. He has the sense of right action that is taking on the restructuring of the proper boundaries of the Presidential power. He is challenged to bring out the hidden aspects of abuse of power and bring things into right alignment. As no other President before him, Obama is addressing the subtle social beliefs that are embedded in the legal system from Police to Lawmakers. The eclipse was near Obama’s natal Jupiter, planet of judgment and expansiveness. It was also near the planet Pluto in the USA chart. This brings attention to Obama’s pressing attention on the economy and the power figures of commerce in the United States that are also affecting international relationships.

Obama has been out in the world traveling and meeting with important heads of state from all over the world. The most important issues are global warming, nuclear weapons, and balancing the economy. President Obama is going far forward in taking the lead in addressing major world issues and trying very hard to improve international relationships and the world’s attitude towards our country. He has taken historic steps to begin to work with China, who happens to be carrying much of the USA debt at this time.

President Obama has some positive contacts to the horoscope of China that helps him mediate with Chinese leaders and is likely to improve connections over former relations with our country. China has just had a major planetary return, a cycle point of readjustment. It influences generational groups and this may give way to better communications and collaboration between nations. With Obama’s influence, China may be primed for joining the movement to stop global warming and improve the atmosphere by participating in new manufacturing and transportation practices.

On the personal level, the month of August is a time of taking account of where we stand and where we want to be. This last month of summer is when we see the greatest returns on our efforts for the year. The strongest theme for this month seems to be analysis and review. We will see early evidence of the change of seasons and inwardly, we begin to assess what we need to make it through the winter. By midmonth, there will be tension over the dynamic between self-desire and the needs of the group. For many people, across generational groups, the urge for change, for a new way is rattling around inside. It is timely to do more letting go than acquisition. It is timely to review goals and to let go of unrealistic dreams. It is important to make realignments that are cooperative, workable, and mutually beneficial for all that are connected and impacted by your decisions. One of the most optimistic energies of this year focuses on cooperative groups and a larger pool of shared resources. We have the opportunity to expand this idea from home, to neighborhood, to greater community. The last surge of summer energy will be the most powerful if used for social activities that bring larger communities together.

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President Obama and the State of the Union 2012

Obama the Peace Maker